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Page 13 of Best Senior Communities in Virginia

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 442 senior communities in VA using VA Depts. of Social Services & Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in VA
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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Virginia. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Virginia. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the VA Depts. of Social Services & Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Westminster Canterbury Richmond
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
Richmond
214
Facility 214
VA AVG 96
Rank #15 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #375 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 2-4 BedMs. Susan Chrissley 60.7% A+5
0%
Facility 0%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #1 / 330
0
Facility 0
VA AVG 32
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #1 / 271
Goodwin House Alexandria
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Alexandria (Alexandria West)
250
Facility 250
VA AVG 96
Rank #6 / 365
Yes
62
Facility 62
VA AVG 45
Rank #97 / 435
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bedMs. Dziedzic Christine 22.4% -6
50%
Facility 50%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #121 / 330
18
Facility 18
VA AVG 32
Rank #126 / 271
3.0
Facility 3.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #205 / 271
Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (North Virginia Beach)
120
Facility 120
VA AVG 96
Rank #88 / 365
Yes
47
Facility 47
VA AVG 45
Rank #192 / 435
1 BedMs. Julia Fretwell 57.5% -9
78%
Facility 78%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #260 / 330
25
Facility 25
VA AVG 32
Rank #151 / 271
2.8
Facility 2.8
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #196 / 271
Arleigh Burke Pavilion at Vinson Hall Retirement Community
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mclean (Kirby Road)
32
Facility 32
VA AVG 96
Rank #335 / 365
No
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 45
Rank #160 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Analisse Vasquez Soto 59.4% -6
33%
Facility 33%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #56 / 330
21
Facility 21
VA AVG 32
Rank #138 / 271
3.5
Facility 3.5
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #223 / 271
Our Lady of the Valley
SC
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Roanoke (Gainsboro)
127
Facility 127
VA AVG 96
Rank #76 / 365
No
68
Facility 68
VA AVG 45
Rank #73 / 435
Studio / 1 BedMeagan Seale 87.4% A+20
55%
Facility 55%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #156 / 330
58
Facility 58
VA AVG 32
Rank #230 / 271
2.9
Facility 2.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #199 / 271
Brandermill Woods Healthcare Communities
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Midlothian (Brandermill)
91
Facility 91
VA AVG 96
Rank #177 / 365
Yes
4
Facility 4
VA AVG 45
Rank #430 / 435
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedCarolyn L. Williams 60.4% -8
63%
Facility 63%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #202 / 330
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 32
Rank #62 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #61 / 271
The Glebe Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Daleville
84
Facility 84
VA AVG 96
Rank #205 / 365
Yes
16
Facility 16
VA AVG 45
Rank #375 / 435
-Crystal Larson 60.7% -15
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #83 / 330
14
Facility 14
VA AVG 32
Rank #102 / 271
0.9
Facility 0.9
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #58 / 271
Virginia Veterans Care Center
SC
NH
Roanoke (Shenandoah Avenue Northwest)
3
Facility 3
VA AVG 96
Rank #365 / 365
No
19
Facility 19
VA AVG 45
Rank #363 / 435
-. Todd W Barnes 100.0% -5100%326.4
Brandon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Roanoke (Westland)
43
Facility 43
VA AVG 96
Rank #313 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #282 / 435
-Adm Esteban Duran-Ballen 53.5% -10
40%
Facility 40%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #83 / 330
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 32
Rank #179 / 271
3.3
Facility 3.3
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #217 / 271
Lake Prince Woods
SC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Suffolk
54
Facility 54
VA AVG 96
Rank #294 / 365
No
6
Facility 6
VA AVG 45
Rank #425 / 435
1 Bed / 2 BedMs. Felita Creekmore 85.2% -6
100%
Facility 100%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #313 / 330
37
Facility 37
VA AVG 32
Rank #190 / 271
6.2
Facility 6.2
VA AVG 2.3
Rank #258 / 271
Atlantic Shores
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Virginia Beach (Atlantic Shores Retirement Community)
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 96
Rank #300 / 365
Yes
8
Facility 8
VA AVG 45
Rank #413 / 435
1 Bed / 2 BedTripp Little 77.0% A+----
Birmingham Green
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Manassas
64
Facility 64
VA AVG 96
Rank #263 / 365
No
50
Facility 50
VA AVG 45
Rank #175 / 435
-Carmen Louise--5
20%
Facility 20%
VA AVG 64.3%
Rank #30 / 330
--
Falcons Landing
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Potomac Falls
60
Facility 60
VA AVG 96
Rank #270 / 365
Yes
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 45
Rank #282 / 435
-- 81.0% A+----
Harbor‘s Edge
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Norfolk (Fort Norfolk)
33
Facility 33
VA AVG 96
Rank #332 / 365
Yes
46
Facility 46
VA AVG 45
Rank #201 / 435
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed- 88.8% -----
The Chesapeake
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Newport News (Saunders)
52
Facility 52
VA AVG 96
Rank #298 / 365
Yes
30
Facility 30
VA AVG 45
Rank #304 / 435
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 89.6% -----
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Overview of Sunrise at Fair Oaks

Serving older adults in the Boulevard Estates neighborhood of Fairfax, Virginia, Sunrise at Fair Oaks is a senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. The three-story community has been serving residents for 45 years. It has 107 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Jordan Kay serves as the community’s administrator.

Residents have access to transportation services, on-site fitness and recreation programs, weekly housekeeping, and laundry services. Daily meals and a calendar of outings and activities are part of everyday life. The community also offers specialized programs alongside its respite care services for families who need short-term support. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

The community is about 2 miles from Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, providing residents and families with convenient access to nearby hospital care if needed. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car.

Families comparing memory care with assisted living should ask how the two programs are organized within the same community and what services are available through each level of care.

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Overview of The Pearl at Watkins Centre

Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Watkins Centre Parkway Midlothian, VA, The Pearl at Watkins Centre is an extraordinary senior living community that offers memory care, and respite care services. Residents can choose from among luxurious and spacious accommodations with several floor plans based on their personal preferences. With its trained and compassionate team, the community offers its notable memory care service named the Signature Memory Care Neighborhood for its residents with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As for respite care services, it provides a 60-day short-term stay.

The community is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and all-inclusive environment wherein residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services, including a full-service salon, an arts and crafts studio, a bistro, activity rooms, a main and private dining room, individualized care plans, personal laundry and linen service, daily housekeeping, daily wellness checks, medication management, etc. With The Pearl at Watkins Centre, seniors can receive the utmost care and support.

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Overview of Sunrise at Mount Vernon

Located at 3520 Duke Street in Alexandria, Virginia, Sunrise at Mount Vernon is a senior living community situated in a historic location with Northern Virginia and the DC Metro Area at its fingertips. The community offers engaging programs so residents can pursue their passions, providing spaces they love calling home. The suites, common areas, and activity rooms are designed specifically for older adults, with warmth, comfort, and safety features built-in.

Sunrise at Mount Vernon is focused on meeting residents’ needs. The compassionate team, including designated care managers and caregivers, develops an individualized plan for each resident, consulting with them and those who know them best. The goal is to balance independence with comprehensive support and services. Once part of the community, residents can relax and socialize on the spacious outdoor porch and balcony, and even become fast friends with the resident pup, Cooper.

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Overview of The Providence Fairfax

Providing assisted living and memory care, The Providence Fairfax is a senior living community in Fairfax, Virginia, a few minutes from Great Falls. The mid-rise community has 175 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. Its current occupancy rate is 73%. Ray Dennison serves as the community’s administrator.

Residents receive individualized care plans based on their needs. The memory care program includes structured therapy activities for those living with cognitive changes. Daily life is supported by life-enrichment programs and recreational activities that can help residents stay active, engaged, and socially connected.

Dining is restaurant-inspired, with room service available for residents who prefer to dine in their own apartments. The community also features an on-site salon and spa, providing a convenient way for residents to maintain their personal care routines without leaving the building. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are offered here. Pets are welcome, which can make the transition easier for residents who want to keep a companion animal.

State inspections have most often focused on medication administration accuracy, timely reporting of incidents and complaints, staff training and certification, care plan documentation, and emergency response practices. Families touring The Providence Fairfax should ask how these areas are managed daily.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 38, which is moderately car-dependent. A few nearby services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car.

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Overview of Tilden Memory Care

Setting the benchmark for dementia care, Tilden Memory Care sets an exemplary standard in Alexandria. Renowned for their dedication to providing a personalized and attentive approach, this community stands out with its boutique-style living that fosters a sense of community and engagement. Emphasizing resident safety, the facility employs innovative wearable technology to ensure a secure environment, complemented by a team of highly trained caregivers who bring comfort and companionship to the forefront. Within this haven, residents find themselves enveloped in luxurious rooms adorned with private bathrooms, accompanied by dedicated on-site care staff.

Tilden Memory Care specializes in dementia care, possessing an intimate understanding of the complexities involved. This comprehensive refuge, extending its embrace to families as well, instills trust with its all-inclusive approach. Radiating a neighborly warmth combined with utmost professionalism, Tilden Memory Care stands as a beacon of reassurance and comfort for those seeking specialized dementia care.

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The Devonshire Senior Living

2220 Executive Dr, Hampton, VA 23666
Overview of The Devonshire Senior Living

Located in peaceful Hampton, VA, The Devonshire is an exceptional senior living community offering Independent Living and Assisted Living. A community of seniors aged 55 and above, The Devonshire promotes a comfortable and caring environment for its residents. The Devonshire ensures high-quality living with a wide range of floor plans including studio and 1 to 2-bedroom options for independent living residents, and studio to 1-bedroom for assisted living residents.

Fostering healthy connections within the community and the team, The Devonshire conducts daily events and activities as well as fitness and wellness programs for its residents. With 24/7 care and support, The Devonshire ensures the comfort and safety of each resident. At this community, they also provide chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals. Transportation is also available 7 days a week and pets are always welcome to stay. The Devonshire is the epitome of devoted and compassionate senior care.

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The Waterford at Virginia Beach

5417 Wesleyan Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Overview of The Waterford at Virginia Beach

An assisted living community on Wesleyan Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia, is The Waterford at Virginia Beach. It houses 138 residents across its buildings, currently at about three-quarters occupancy.

The neighborhood scores 66 for walkability. This means some errands and amenities are walkable while most trips involve a quick drive. The home welcomes assisted living occupants and operates at a moderate occupancy level, signaling availability for new admissions.

The facility’s regulatory oversight has centered on medication administration, care documentation, and the completeness of individualized service plans. Such areas still receive attention from state inspectors and investigators, with recent findings pointing to active attention to proper procedures and recordkeeping in these domains. It’s encouraged for prospective residents and families to ask the facility about how it ensures accurate medication handling and upholds thorough documentation for each occupant’s care plan.

For families considering The Waterford at Virginia Beach, an on-site tour will provide a clear sense of the facility, the surrounding neighborhood, and residents’ daily life.,

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Overview of Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Springfield, VA, Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court is a welcoming community for those looking for assisted living. Maintaining your independence while taking advantage of 24/7 supervision and daily assistance from a dependable care team. From personal care to medication management, the community provides various services to ensure residents are well-cared for and worry-free.

Choose how to spend your free time with an array of community activities and programs conducted regularly. Leave the hassle of cooking your meals behind with wholesome and delicious meals served daily. With just the right amount of support, residents here continue living the life they want without hassles and worries.

Contact Emilia Assisted Living of Ashlawn Court

Overview of Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Hopewell, VA, Brighter Living Assisted Living and Memory Care is a supportive community for those looking for assisted living and memory care. A team of reliable caregivers and nurses are always available to assist residents with their daily living activities. From medication management and personal care to daily housekeeping, the community has it all to guarantee a comfortable retirement.

An array of planned community activities keep everyone active and happy while helping maintain their overall well-being. Those living with memory loss are provided a safe and secure environment tailored to helping them maintain their current cognitive abilities. With its individualized care plans and vibrant programs, the community ensures residents enjoy a blissful retirement tailored to their uniqueness.

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Overview of Commonwealth Senior Living at Kings Grant House

Commonwealth Senior Living at King’s Grant House in Virginia Beach is a beautiful senior assisted living community that is warm, inviting, and cozy. They have a staff of specially trained caregivers on site around-the-clock, so help is always available when needed, giving peace of mind to residents and their families.

For the safety and enjoyment of the residents, diligent team members keep the property immaculate by providing services like housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning. They also offer specialized care for incontinence, ambulatory, or diabetic needs and have qualified healthcare workers and therapists on site. Every day, freshly prepared home-cooked meals are served, offering everything from appetizing, chef-prepared meals to friendly, restaurant-style service. The helpful staff at this community works hard to ensure each resident has a positive, worthwhile experience by providing individualized care plans, therapy-driven activities, and practical living spaces. Memorycare.com has named this facility the best memory care facility in Norfolk and Virginia Beach for the year 2022. 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Communities in Virginia

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 442 senior communities in Virginia. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community in Virginia?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Virginia, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting senior communities in Virginia?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.